Claudines Beaded Jewellery uses only the best quality beads and findings sourced from reputable suppliers both locally within New Zealand and Internationally from the USA, Australia, United Kingdom and Canada.

The main supply of beads and findings sourced from the suppliers mentioned above are made in either Austria, Czechoslovakia, USA, Italy, or China.

Where identifiable - the type of bead  - be it a Swarovski crystal, gemstone or made of ceramic or glass will be stated in the description of each piece for sale.

Unless stated otherwise all findings are silver or gold plated and wire is non-tarnish. Sterling Silver, 14K Gold, Silver or Gold Filled, Rose Gold etc is available on request.

Wires/Braid used include: basic Tigertail, Beadalon, Softflex beading wires and/or Fireline beading braid.

CZFP - means Czech Fire Polished.

Please feel free to email any queries you have on size of beads, materials used etc, prior to purchasing.

Please refer to our page on wear and care of jewellery.